M27 in HOO 100% view

Date image was taken: August 10, 2023

Image Description and Details : Telescope: modified Quattro 6, (Carbon Tube, CNC Spider....)
M27, also known as the Dumbbell Nebula, is a planetary nebula situated in the constellation Vulpecula. This stunning celestial object is the result of a dying star's outer layers being expelled into space, forming a distinctive dumbbell shape. The central white dwarf star illuminates the surrounding gas, creating a breathtaking display of intricate structures and vivid colors. As one of the brightest planetary nebulae visible from Earth, M27 provides astronomers with a valuable opportunity to study the final stages of stellar evolution, shedding light on the destiny of stars like our Sun and the complex processes that shape the cosmos.

Camera: Asi 183 gt

Filter: h-alpha and O3

Eposure time: 73x120 sek. h-alpha, 95x120 sek. O3

Location: Germany, NRW, Ruhrgebiet, balcony observatory

Copyright: Jörg Ortmann

Name: Jörg Ortmann

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